Books for Parents, Teachers and Counselors of Gifted and 2e Children

Parenting And General Books

Gifted Children

  • Davis, J. L. (2023). Bright, Talented and Black: A Guide for Families of Black Gifted Learners. Goshen, KY: Gifted Unlimited LLC.
  • Galbraith, J. & Delisle, J. (2015). When Gifted Children Don’t Have All the Answers: How to Meet Their Social and Emotional Needs. Second Edition. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
  • Gilman, B. J. (2020). Gifted Minds Empowered: Advocacy to Develop Gifted Children’s Strengths. Broomfield, CO: EmpowerOne Publishing.
  • Gross, M. U. M. (2004). Exceptionally Gifted Children, Second Edition. London: Routledge.
  • Kerr, B. A. & McKay, R. (2014). Smart Girls in the 21st Century: Understanding Talented Girls and Women. Tucson, AZ: Great Potential Press.
  • Perry, T., Steele, C. & Hilliard, A. I. (2012) Young, Gifted and Black: Promoting High Achievement among African-American Students. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.
  • Silverman, L. K. (2013). Giftedness 101. New York: Springer.

  • West, C. (2011). Homeschooling Gifted and Advanced Learners. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press. 

Twice exceptional children

  • Gilman, B. J. et al. (2013). Critical issues in the identification of gifted students with co-existing disabilities: The twice-exceptional. SAGE Open 3: doi: 10.1177/2158244013505855. 
  • Kaufman, S.B. (2018). Twice Exceptional: Supporting and Educating Bright and Creative Students with Learning Difficulties. London: Oxford..
  • Lovecky, D. V. (2004). Different Minds: Gifted Children With AD/HD, Asperger Syndrome and Other Learning Deficits (First Edition). London, UK: Jessica Kingsley.
  • Weinfeld, R., Jeweler, S., Barnes-Robinson, L. & Shevitz, B. R. (2013). Smart Kids With Learning Difficulties: Overcoming Obstacles and Realizing Potential. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.

Teaching and counseling gifted children

  • Davis, J. L. & Douglas, D. (2021). Empowering Underrepresented Gifted Students: Perspectives From the Field. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
  • Fonseca, C. (2015). I’m Not Just Gifted: Social-Emotional Curriculum for Guiding Gifted Children. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
  • Fugate, C. M., Behrens, W., Boswell, C. & Davis, J. L. (2021). Culturally Responsive Teaching in Gifted Education: Building Cultural Competence and Serving Diverse Student Populations. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
  • Kettler, T. (2015). Modern Curriculum for Gifted and Advanced Academic Students. Waco. TX: Prufrock Press.
  • Smutney, J. F., Walker, S. Y. & Honeck, E. (2015). Teaching Gifted Children in Today’s Preschool and Primary Classroom: Identifying, Nurturing and Challenging Children Ages 4-9. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
  • Trail, B. (2011). Twice-Exceptional Gifted Children: Understanding, Teaching and Counseling Gifted Students. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press.
  • Winebrenner, S. & Brulles, D. (2018). Teaching Gifted Kids in Today’s Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use (Revised and Updated Fourth Edition). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
  • Wood, S. M. & Peterson, J. S. (Eds.). (2015). Counseling Gifted Students: A Guide for School Counselors. New York, NY: Springer.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Parenting and general books

  • Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Third Edition. New York: Guilford.
  • Brown, T. E. (2013). A New Understanding of ADHD in Children and Adults: Executive Functions and Impairments. New York: Routledge.
  • Brown, T. E. (2021). ADHD and Asperger Syndrome in Smart Kids and Adults: Twelve Stories of Struggles, Support and Treatment. New York: Routledge.
  • Hallowell, E. M. and Ratey, J. J. (2021). ADHD 2.0. New York: Ballantine Books.
  • Nadeau K. G., Littman, E. B., & Quinn, P. O. (2015) Understanding Girls with ADHD. Second Edition. Updated and Revised. Washington, DC: Advantage Books.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parenting and general books

  • Attwood, T. (2007). The Complete Guide to Asperger‘s Syndrome. London: Jessica Kingsley.
  • Attwood, T., Evans, C. R. & Lesko, A. (Eds.), (2014). Been there, Done That, Try This: An Aspie’s Guide to Life on Earth. London: Jessica Kingsley.
  • Evans, C. R. & Attwood, T. (2018). Ask Dr. Tony: Answers from the world’s leading authority on Asperger’s Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
  • Grandin, T. & Panck, R. (2014). The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
  • Henderson, D., Wayland, S. & White, J. (2023). Is this autism? A guide for clinicians and everybody else. London: Routledge.
  • Henderson, D., Wayland, S. & White, J. (2023). Is this autism? A companion guide for diagnosing. London: Routledge.
  • Hendricks, S. (2015). Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder: Understanding life experiences from early childhood to old age. London, Jessica Kingsley.
  • Lawson, W. (2011). The Passionate Mind: How People with Autism Learn. London: Jessica Kingsley.  
  • Ozonoff, S., Dawson, G., & McPartland, J. C. (2014) A Parent’s Guide to High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder: How to Meet the Challenges and Help Your Child Thrive. New York: Guilford.
  • Palmer, A. (2006). Realizing the College Dream with Autism or Asperger Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide to Student Success. London: Jessica Kingsley.  

Managing Feelings and Behavior in ADHD and ASD

  • Baker, J. (2008). No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-Of-Control Behavior. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons. 
  • Brown, T. E. (2014). Smart But Stuck: Emotion in Teens and Adults with ADHD. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Cannon, L. Kenworthy, L. Alexander, K. C., Werner, M. A. & Anthony, L. (2011). Unstuck and On Target: An Executive Function Curriculum to Improve Flexibility for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
  • Greene, R. W. (2021). The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated and Chronically Inflexible Children, Updated Sixth Edition. New York: Harper Collins.
  • Lipsky, D. (2011). From Anxiety to Meltdown. London: Jessica Kingsley.
  • Peters, D. B. (2013). Making Your Worrier A Warrior: A Guide to Conquering Your Child’s Fears. Tucson, AZ: Great Potential Press.
  • Smith Myles, B., Mahler, K. & Robbins, L. A. (2014). Sensory Issues and High Functioning Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders: Practical Solutions for Making Sense of the World. Second Edition. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
  • Smith Myles, B. & Southwick, J. (2005) Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments: Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rages and Meltdowns. Revised and Expanded Edition. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.

Social skills with ADHD and ASD

  • Diamond, S. (2011). Social Rules for Kids: The Top 100 Social Rules Kids Need to Succeed. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger  Publishing Co. 
  • Elman, N. M. & Kennedy-Moore, E. (2003). The Unwritten Rules of Friendship: Simple Strategies to Help Your Child Make Friends. New York: Little, Brown and Company.
  • Gabor, D. (2001) How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. New York: Fireside Press.
  • Gray, C. (2015) The New Social Story Book. Revised and Expanded 15th Anniversary Edition. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons.
  • Giler, J. Z. (2013). Socially ADDept. Revised Edition: Teaching Social Skills to Children With ADHD, LD and Asperger’s (Children ages 8-13). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Laugeson, E. & Robinson, J. E. (2013). The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Madrigal, S. & Winner, M. G. (2008). Superflex: A Superhero Social Thinking Curriculum. San Jose: Think Social Publications.
  • Myles, B. S., Trautman, M. L., & Schelvan (2013). The Hidden Curriculum for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations for Adolescents and Young Adults. Second Edition. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.
  • Winner, M. G. (2007). Thinking About You, Thinking About Me. Second Edition. San Jose, CA: Think Social Publishing. 
  • Winner, M. G. & Crooke, P. (2008). You Are A Social Detective. San Jose, CA: Think Social Publications.